Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Vines at Hillside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Hillside

5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228

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300 55th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

300 55th St

300 55th StFairfield, AL 35064
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Oak Park Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Villas

2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
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Riley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at 914 14th St SW priced from $600. Pinehaven West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
914 14th St SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Pinehaven West1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, AL

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.42 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,876. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the London Patio Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,530 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxmoorThe Vestavia2BR,2BA$1.42
Century Lakeshore CrossingsLondon Patio2BR,2BA$1.34
120 Jerry Coleman St, Unit 120 B120 Jerry Coleman St2BR,1BA$0.91
Vines at Hillside2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Lakeshore RidgeCerulean1BR,1BA$1.58
Pinehaven West1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
The Station at LakeshoreA11BR,1BA$2.25
Glen Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Park Terrace Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riley, Birmingham, AL

Ranked #63

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riley?

The cheapest apartment in Riley is 914 14th St SW which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Riley costs $1,772.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Riley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riley?

Cheap apartments in Riley have an average cost of $920 which is $852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley.

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